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Apexstone Soft Close Lid Support Safety Lid Support Soft Down Lid Support Soft Close Lid Hinge Set of 2
Last Updated: June 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
371
Old Reviews
142
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 225 recent, verified reviews
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Setup
59instructions, easy to install, installation, installed, directions
+78%
-22%
" ... The price was right and the install was quick, what more can you ask for. ... "
" ... Low cost, easy to install and functional, just what I needed ... "
" ... SUPER easy install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install, good seller communication via email. ... "
" ... Following the instructions made it easy. ... "
" ... Luckily by reading other reviews it took me about 30 minutes to install these. ... "
" ... I almost didn't purchase these because it sounded like the install was going to be too difficult, based on other reviews. ... I guess I got lucky because it only took me about 10 minutes to install on a toy box I made, but I didn't use the instructions at all. ... "
Build Quality
50soft close, closing, bent, toy chest, strut
+44%
-56%
" ... To install wo creating a dangerous scissor along the edge of the box the hinges create forces on themselves that bend them apart. ... If installed so forces are straight down, you can't access the box in a reasonable way and not wo holding open the lid. ... One hinge broke the first day and the second (after reinstallation in the center of the lid to avoid twisting the lid) lasted about five days. ... I let it go and regularly tightened it just to see how twisted it would become before failing. ... The part that bends and twists is actually the stationary ball portion of the ball and socket joint. ... Very thin cheap metal. ... The plastic socket outlasted it until finally it was so bent the socket become removed from the ball with every closing. ... "
" ... but the internal grip-the-ball plastic broke . ... At this point I'm thinking those metal european-ones at $33 aren't so expensive after all. ... but they are made of metal! ... "
" ... I bought for my children's play chest while screwing in the plastic locks broke off of one, then when closing the entire plastic casing broke off. ... "
" ... Cheap flimsy metal brackets bent on first attempt. ... Plastic retainer snapped off after 3 closings. ... "
" ... These broke after just 3 days. ... "
" ... Started leaking oil and piece broke after 5-6mo. ... "
" ... third operation on the lid and both cylinders snapped plastic internals broke on both cylinders . ... "
" ... These are not strong enough to hold the lid. ... "
Storage
30toy box lid, slamming, hold the lid, supports, strut
+67%
-33%
" ... We installed this product on an in-deck storage space. ... "
" ... This is my first time using this soft close lid supports. ... "
" ... The Apexstone soft close lid support provided this along with preventing the lid from slamming. ... "
" ... This worked fine for a toy box lid. ... "
" ... The measurements are 3 1/2" from the back of the lid (do this bracket last so you can line up the closer with the side of the cabinet), 7 7/16 from the back of the cabinet and 8 5/8 from the bottom of the cabinet. ... "
" ... Awesome replacement for my tool box lid. ... "
" ... Exactly what is needed for a kid's toy box lid. ... "
" ... Lid was well under the weight limit. ... "
Fit
30bracket, bent, closing, brackets, strut
+37%
-63%
" ... Very bad quality doesn’t hold lid very disappointed ... "
" ... Cheap flimsy metal brackets bent on first attempt. ... Plastic retainer snapped off after 3 closings. ... Did not hold the weight advertised and slammed shut last 8 inches. ... "
" ... If installed so forces are straight down, you can't access the box in a reasonable way and not wo holding open the lid. ... The plastic socket outlasted it until finally it was so bent the socket become removed from the ball with every closing. ... "
" ... The plastic clips that holds the strut on the pivot are breaking. ... The top/lid mount is bending. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, within days the cheaply made brackets started bending. ... It’s getting to the point that they will probably stop working soon due to the piston getting jammed in the bent brackets. ... "
" ... they don't tell you whether to use the BRACKET top, middle, or bottom as reference. ... But the alignment wasn't right. ... "
" ... I bought for my children's play chest while screwing in the plastic locks broke off of one, then when closing the entire plastic casing broke off. ... "
" ... Cap locks fall off and become a chocking hazard for a Toy Box. ... "
Comfort
29fingers, little fingers, chest, smashed, toy chest
+72%
-28%
" ... The lid now closes nice and soft, and we don't have to worry about little fingers getting slammed. ... "
" ... Now no worry about little fingers being banged. ... "
" ... I'm happy as long as my baby's fingers don't get smashed. ... "
" ... The soft-close happens slowly enough that the children have their hands out of the way by the time its done. ... "
" ... Now my little one's hands are safer from being crushed by her toy box lid. ... "
" ... actually only needed to use one for the toy chest because it worked so well. ... "
" ... Soft close, safe for those little hands on a toy box lid. ... "
" ... Put on a chest I built and they work great. ... "
Ease of Use
26instructions, super, sheet, instruction, easy
+81%
-19%
" ... SUPER easy install. ... "
" ... Great product and easy to install! ... "
" ... They were easy to install and work like a charm. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and super easy to install. ... "
" ... Instruction were pretty clear and product was easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install, just followed the instructions and it functioned as it should ... "
" ... Easy to install, perfect for a hamper lid in a house with small fingers ... "
" ... Easy to install, good seller communication via email. ... "
For Kids
15toy box, fingers, toy chest, chest, lid
+87%
-13%
" ... Used this on a toy box lid and it was easy and great for small children. ... "
" ... Now the grandkids can easily open & close it for storing their toys. ... "
" ... Works great on my kids toy box. ... The kids love how soft it closes. ... "
" ... My wife and I got this for a large chest we bought for the kids toys. ... "
" ... Perfect for fixing the kids’ old toy box. ... "
" ... I put these on a toy chest I built for my son. ... "
" ... Definitely would recommend for anything with kids. ... "
" ... Have had them installed for months and still works great, even with a super heavy kid! ... "
Product Reliability
9months, days, broke, year, replace
+44%
-56%
" ... These are complete JUNK!! ... "
" ... These broke after just 3 days. ... "
" ... Broke after a week of use ... "
" ... The second one did not work properly. ... "
" ... The 2nd one was faulty and missing the cap. ... "
Price
6worth, time and money, quality, price, would
+67%
-33%
" ... Loved the look, quality and price ... "
" ... For the money its a great buy. ... "
Overall performance
5speed, job
+80%
-20%
" ... I could have gotten away with using one, but adding the second strut allows the lid to close at a very acceptable speed. ... "
" ... Overall, did the job. ... "
" ... Get the right ones for the job. ... "
" ... Even when I only had the first strut installed, it closed a little bit faster but it was still at a relatively safe speed for my application. ... "
Marketplace
4worked, stronger, product, described
+50%
-50%
" ... My model was #3 listed . ... "
" ... The worst product I have purchased based through Amazon. ... "
Design
4look, looks
+75%
-25%
" ... Just for the heck of it I installed the bad one, just for a symmetrical look. ... "
" ... Our toy box looks just like the one pictured for this product. ... "
" ... Look cool to! ... "
Returns
3time and money, send, return, refund, back
-100%
" ... I will need to return it. ... "
" ... So I went to reinstall it . ... "
" ... Can’t send back, too late! ... "
Delivery
3box, 8, 5, first, delivery
+33%
-67%
" ... I ordered these in and put them aside for about 6 months with shipping package unopened. ... "
" ... I opened the package AFTER installing the first . ... "
Size
3weight, try, last, strut, lid
+33%
-67%
" ... Just out of the package the strut seemed stiff with no play at any point during its travel. ... "
" ... Didn't even try to hold the weight of it. ... "
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Size: 8.7 meters